Accountant Job in Kenya

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT URGENTLY REQUIRED – NAKURU

Outrival HR Solutions & Consultancies is a leading HR Consulting Firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. Our aim is to deliver great value to all our clients by making the Human Resources Processes manageable and productive. One of our clients, Christian Based Organisation, located in Nakuru is looking for a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant will be second in charge on all financial matters and offering financial expertise to the organization. One will be in charge of the day to day performance of the Finance and Accounts office, offering assistance and guidance in the preparation, examination and analysis of financial statements, and other financial reports and to assess their accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements and reports as scheduled or as required.

Custodian of all financial assets and ensuring safe custody of such through generation of periodic reports for banks, petty cash, fixed assets and other general assets owned by the company.

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

Provide assistance on company compliance in matters relating to tax and other regulatory requirements by the government.

Facilitating in the Administration of regular supplier payments made from time to time in a timely manner to ensure business continuity and minimal disruption of services

Prepares regular and timely invoices and send the same to clients and follow-up for payments.

Prepares debtors and creditors circularization and make follow up with clients to ensure that outstanding amounts are paid in good time as per agreed creditors or debtors days.

Process payments and ensure that the credit management is kept at a bare minimum.

Development, maintenance and analysis of a budgets and variance which creates a spending plan for the company’s Resources.

Job Requirements


Good Moral Standing

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting  or any another business related field

CPA (K) or ACCA Qualifications

Prior experience in Audit firm or Audit an added advantage.

Computer Literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of modern accounting packages such as Sage, Oracle etc

A minimum of 8 (eight) years’ experience in a similar role

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

People Management & Leadership Skills

Interested applicants with the requisite skills and qualifications are requested to submit their CV to recruitment@outrivalhr.com.  This is an urgent hire and thus will be shortlisted on rolling basis.